Suffolk ranks as one of the richest counties in terms of its heritage assets. It has over 13,000 designated listed buildings and 173 conservation areas as well as numerous buildings of local importance.
Suffolk is also home to two nationally designated landscapes (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural beauty): the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape in the east and the Dedham Vale National Landscape in the south. These are places of national importance with distinctive interconnecting factors that make these places special.
The cultural, environmental, economic and social contribution of Suffolk’s heritage to the county cannot be overestimated. We work to protect, promote and celebrate our rich and unique historic environment.
We do this through working with partners where specific buildings or landscapes are at risk, and supporting campaigns for protection, reuse, and preservation.
